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Some of the best lunches in western Maryland come from a place that does not look like a lunch spot at all. Out on a country road near Oakland, a modest building holds a deli, a bakery counter, bulk bins, and a showroom full of handmade furniture under one roof.
Fire destroys Summit Township home, businesses
Shoe La La, a new locally owned footwear and accessories store, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 30, in McHenry, according to a news release from Garrett County Business Development. The store, owned by Nazira Mukhamejan, is at the rear of the building at 23789...
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has proposed relocating its Central Office to 40 South Second Street in Oakland beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. The proposal is part of a collaborative effort between GCPS and Garrett County Government to make more efficient use of existing public facilities, address the long-term facility needs of both organizations, and reduce future capital and operational costs. It would also allow the school system to direct available capital resources toward school facilities and student learning environments.
MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.
Hunters in Garrett County harvested 1,465 deer during the deer seasons from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31, up 10.5% from 1,326 deer last year, according to figures released Nov. 9 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Garrett’s total includes 979 antlered deer, up 15.9% from 845 in 2025, and...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University volleyball team (12-10, 5-7 Big 12) matched its single-season program record for ranked wins with a four-set victory over No. 25 Colorado on Sunday afternoon at Hope Coliseum, taking down the Buffaloes, 3-1, by set scores of 25-23, 23-25, 25-17 and 25-11. The win marked WVU’s second ranked victory of the season, following its win over No. 9 Arizona State on Sept. 25. West Virginia is now 2-1 this season against ranked opponents at home.
NEWBURG, W.Va. — Funeral services for a Preston County firefighter and community leader will be held this weekend in Newburg. Clinton “JR” Wolfe, 61, was a firefighter and assistant fire chief with the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) and was killed in the line of duty Sunday. No other information has been released.
DelFest Announces Initial 2027 Lineup and Ticket Info. DelFest takes place at Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland, May 27–30, 2027. The initial lineup announcement includes host bands, The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, along with Sierra Ferrell, California Honeydrops, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, Maggie Rose, Dogs in a Pile, Dan Tyminski Band, Keller & The Keels, and more.
Some Maryland hot dog stands have barely changed their recipe in seventy years, and that is exactly why people keep coming back. The toppings are the same, the counters are familiar, and the prices stay friendly. This list covers five spots, from a Cumberland counter to a Baltimore deli to...
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — Several hometown heroes, their families and other community leaders gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony outside the Preston County Courthouse on Wednesday. Veterans from World War II and beyond were present, each carrying their own stories and sacrifices. During the ceremony, local leaders took turns...
Cucumber Falls drops 30 feet over a sandstone ledge in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, and you can walk right up to it. The water pours in a thin, veil-like sheet into a clear pool surrounded by mossy rock and thick forest. It sits inside Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette...
